Laboratory Assistant (Relief Pool)

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

We’re looking for a FIFO Laboratory Assistant to join our relief pool based in Perth. In this role, you’ll support different onsite laboratories as needed, helping keep day-to-day testing running smoothly. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys practical work, variety, and being part of a team.

You’ll be comfortable working in a laboratory environment, following clear procedures, and maintaining accuracy while handling samples.

Responsibilites include however, are not limited to:

• Loading, unloading, sorting and weighing samples onto drying racks
• Making sure samples stay in the correct numerical order at all times
• Analysing mineral samples using laboratory equipment such as ICP, XRF and AAS
• Checking incoming samples against submission forms and recording any missing or extra samples
• Milling samples and transferring sub-samples into packets, following quality and contamination control procedures
• Assisting with screening, crushing and other laboratory tasks as required

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, detail-focused and a good team player, with:

• Previous experience working in a minerals or analytical laboratory
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to ask questions when needed
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to work across different sites
• The ability to work safely and follow laboratory procedures at all times

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development 
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.